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Corporate Members' Forum
Who should attend: Corporate Members
Tuesday 19 May 2026
The Corporate Members’ Forum offers Corporate Members the chance to meet with representatives from the British APCO Board, alongside our Events, Journal, and Membership teams, in an open and constructive setting. It provides a space to discuss upcoming British APCO activities, share feedback on past initiatives, and contribute to shaping the future direction of the association and its membership. Our third Corporate Members’ Forum will take place on Tuesday 19 May 2026. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact support@bapco.org.uk.
British APCO Autumn Event
Who should attend: Everyone
11-12 November 2026
The ever-popular Autumn Event takes place on the 11 & 12 November 2026. The programme offers two days of insights and innovation, with unmissable networking opportunities allowing you to engage with leading practitioners driving public safety technology forward.
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The BAPCO Annual Event
Who should attend: Everyone
23-24 March 2027
The BAPCO Annual Event is your gateway to discovering the latest advancements, networking with industry experts, and exploring cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the way we ensure public safety. Are you ready to dive into the future of public safety communications? The Event is free to attend - and will be on 23 & 24 March 2027 in Liverpool. Take a look at the event website to find out more and where you can register your interest as an attendee. Alongside the conference, the Event has a vibrant exhibition hall and opportunity to meet current and prospective customers - if you are interested in being an Exhibitor or Sponsor, then for more information visit the exhibitor page on the website.
Finally, we hold our acclaimed annual British APCO Gala Dinner as part of our Annual Event. This is a great event filled with fun and a fantastic opportunity to network in a relaxed environment, as the public safety sector come together for an evening dedicated to the connections, conversations, and collaborations that drive public safety forward.
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The British APCO Exchange
Who should attend: Members only
Conversations | Connections | Community
We are launched our new initiative in December where we are looking to provideing regional networking events for our membership. The first was held at the Joint Rescue & Co-ordination Centre in Fareham in December 2025.
The Control Room Awards
At British APCO we are passionate about working to improve emergency services and public safety communications and information technology for everybody’s benefit - and we are delighted to be one of the supporters of the annual Control Room Awards. These Awards are so important in recognising the people who work in our critical control rooms using tech day in, day out to do their fantastic work as best they can. It’s why we sponsor The British APCO Control Room Innovation Award that recognises an individual – or a team - who has made a tangible difference through taking a unique and/or innovative approach with the tech that is being used in the control room.
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The Blue Light Show
Towards the end of 2025 we were delighted to announce a partnership with The Blue Light Show for their 2026 event which is on 1 & 2 July. As part of this collaboration, British APCO will curate a dedicated education programme within The Critical Response Theatre, bringing expertise in public safety technology, IT and communications to the heart of the show’s educational content.
“British APCO’s mission aligns perfectly with the purpose of The Blue Light Show – to bring the sector together to share real-world solutions, improve operational effectiveness, and explore innovation that genuinely supports first responders,” said Carmela Coop-Rodia, Director of The Blue Light Show. “Their user-led expertise and commitment to improving emergency communications will elevate the quality and relevance of our 2026 content programme.”
We also believe that The Blue Light Show provides our membership the opportunity to better explore everything to do with the Emergency Services – both from an Expo and Conference perspective. Across the seven theatres there is a rich variety of content – with some of the key sessions being delivered by leaders from across the services.
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Do connect with us if you're attending any of the industry events below.
| 16 - 18 June 2026 |
CCW |
London, UK |
| 28 June - 2 July 2026 |
NENA |
Ohio, USA |
| 1 -2 July 2026 |
Blue Light Show |
London, UK |
| 2 - 5 August 2026 |
APCO |
Texas, USA |
| 13 - 15 October 2026 |
Emergency Services Show |
Birmingham, UK |
| 16 - 17 September 2026 |
Comms Connect |
Melbourne, Australia |
| 11 - 12 November 2026 |
British APCO Autumn Event |
Leeds, UK |
| 16 - 19 November 2026 |
APCO Canada |
Nova Scotia, Canada |